
Dr. A. Donald Angeletti, MD
Internist | Obesity Medicine
603 Bloomfield Ave West Caldwell NJ, 07006About
Dr. A. Donald Angeletti is a specialist in Internal Medicine, Endocrinology and Metabolism in West Caldwell, NJ. Following completion of his fellowship in Endocrinology and Metabolism at the the New Jersey College of Medicine, East Orange VA Hospital, he has devoted his career to creative, successful, physicisns' weight loss programs. He is a respected Endocrinologist and weight loss doctor. His weight loss programs can include prescription diet pills and diet meal foods. Personal, caring attention is emphasized.
Education and Training
Univ Di Bologna, Fac Di Med E Chirurgia, Bologna, Italy 1970
Universita Degli Studi Di Bologna, Facolta De Medicina E Chirurgia,Bologna, Italy 1970
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My husband is a diabetic and has been experiencing premature ejaculation. Are the two related?
Diabetes, and diabetic medications, commonly cause difficulty in achieving adequate erections. Etiology of premature ejaculation is more difficult to determine and is best discussed with his physician. READ MORE
Is brown rice helpful in controlling diabetes?
The more significant factor in controlling diabetes is adhering to a diabetic diet, including strict limitation of sugar and rice intake. As long as you adhere to these limitations, you can switch to brown rice. READ MORE
When does medication start for diabetes?
Your blood sugar is in a range where treatment should be started. If you are overweight you can start with diet and regular aerobic exercise. Otherwise, you can start with medication. Treatment is usually begun when blood sugar level is above 130. READ MORE
What happens when you stop taking diabetes medication?
You should not stop taking diabetes medicine, unless your physician tells you to stop taking it! Otherwise, your diabetes may become uncontrolled. READ MORE
Can I control type 2 diabetes with diet alone?
There is a good possibility that you may be able to control type 2 diabetes with diet alone if you are overweight. Regular aerobic exercise for 30 minutes a day will also help. READ MORE
How can I stop taking diabetes medication?
If you are overweight, the first approach is weight loss and daily aerobic exercise. Otherwise, you probably will need to continue the medicine. READ MORE
Where can I get a 1,200 cal. diabetes diet?
Your physician can most likely provide you with a 1200 calorie lo fat diabetic diet. Alternatively you can contact a nearby hospital to find a registered dietitian. READ MORE
My husband feels anxious due to his diabetes medication. What should we do to manage it?
He should discuss it with his physician. Some diabetic medications can cause lethargy, but low blood sugar levels could also be responsible - so this should be investigated further. READ MORE
How can we fight diabetes naturally?
Daily aerobic exercise for at least 30 minutes, and a balanced deficit diabetic diet provided by your physician, or a registered dietitian, are the most effective natural treatments. READ MORE
Can diabetes be fatal??
Diabetes increases your risk heart attack & kidney failure, both of which can be life threatening. READ MORE
Do I need to take insulin forever?
If you are a type II diabetic ( non insulin dependent), your physician may be able to wean you off insulin. Daily aerobic exercise for at least 30 minutes, as well as strict adherence to a diabetic diet should help. That said, insulin is a very effective safe way to treat diabetes with less side effects when administered properly. READ MORE
If I had diabetes during pregnancy, are there chances I will get the disease later in life?
Your chance of developing diabetes after the pregnancy is increased, especially if you do not adhere to a healthy diet. Daily aerobic exercise is important, in addition to staying at your ideal body weight, to reduce the risk of later diabetes. READ MORE
Can gestational diabetes continue after delivery?
Gestational diabetes is, by definition, diabetes that occurs during pregnancy. It is not likely to continue after delivery, but you are at increased risk of developing diabetes at some later date. The best way to reduce that risk is by maintaining a healthy diet, staying at your ideal body weight and daily aerobic exercise for at least 30 minutes. READ MORE
Can my blood pressure be worsening my diabetes?
Moderate increases in blood pressure are not usually the cause of significant sugar fluctuations. Significant blood sugar fluctuations are more likely related to dietary intake, or emotional stress, but there are many factors which can affect blood sugar levels. It would be wise to discuss this problem with your physician. READ MORE
Does insulin cause weight gain?
Insulin can cause small amounts of weight gain due to water retention - not more than a few pounds. It does not cause significant weight gain. READ MORE
What should be the ideal HbA1C for a diabetic patient?
Ideally, your HgbA1c should be in the normal range (below 6.0) with proper control of your diabetes. The usual minimal target for diabetic patients is a level below 7.0. READ MORE
Can you reverse diabetes?
There is a good possibility that she can control type 2 diabetes with adherence to a balanced deficit low calorie diet and daily aerobic exercise for 30 minutes. Your physician can probably provide her with a diet. READ MORE
What is a normal blood sugar reading after eating?
Blood sugar levels rise immediately after meals, but should return close to normal levels after 2 hours - depending on the laboratory in about the 100 - 120 range. READ MORE
What are the warning signs of prediabetes?
There are usually no symptoms associated with prediabetes. READ MORE
Why do my antibodies keep increasing?
It is possible it may lead to hypothyroidism. Hypothyroidism is usually easily treated. It may not lead to hypothyroidism, and the antibodies may remain steady. We do not know what causes the antibodies to rise, and we do not know of an effective way to arrest it. READ MORE
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- Diabetes
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Hypothyroidism
- Vascular Disease
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Get to know Endocrinologist Dr. A. Donald Angeletti, who serves patients in Montclair, New Jersey.
With over five decades of experience in his field, Dr. Angeletti is a well-respected endocrinologist who specializes in diet programs, weight loss counseling, and diet food products. He is affiliated with Hackensack University Medical Center – Mountainside Medical Center in Montclair, New Jersey.
Mountainside Medical Center delivers personalized care while also serving as a learning center via its nursing school and residency programs in family medicine, internal medicine, and dentistry. The hospital has served Montclair, Glen Ridge, and surrounding communities for more than 120 years.
Back in 1970, the doctor earned his medical degree from the University of Bologna – Faculty of Medicine in Bologna, Italy. Upon relocating to the United States, he went on to complete his internship in internal medicine at New York Methodist Hospital, followed by his residency in internal medicine at Mountainside Hospital.
After completion of his fellowship in endocrinology, diabetes, and metabolism at University Hospital in Newark, New Jersey, he began devoting his career to creative and successful weight loss programs.
Endocrinology is a branch of biology and medicine dealing with the endocrine system, its diseases, and its specific secretions known as hormones. Endocrinologists have the training to diagnose and treat hormone imbalances and problems by helping to restore the normal balance of hormones in the body. The common diseases and disorders of the endocrine system that endocrinologists deal with include diabetes mellitus, as well as adrenal, pituitary, and thyroid disorders, among others.
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